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Love heart string art

Try this string art project if you're willing to tackle a complex idea to engage older kids. We've used a heart shape but you can use whatever simple shape you like, including the initial of your child's first name.

Number of players:

+1

What you need:

A piece of plywood or MDF (this 3mm ply will do, but something thicker would be even better)

Small nails

Hammer

Paper

Pencil

String (we used embroidery string in three colours)

Scissors

Activity:

Step 1. Gather what you need to make your love heart string art.

Step 2. Draw or trace the shape or letter onto paper with a pencil.

Step 3. If it's something symmetrical, fold the image in half along the centre before you cut it out.

Step 4. Cut around the best-looking side for perfect symmetry.

Step 5. Lay the paper shape in the centre of your plywood to create the shape for your string art.

Step 6. Begin to gently tap the nails around the edge of the paper shape, leaving around one to two centimetres between the nails. The bigger the gap, the easier it will be for little hands to wind the string around.